I have a Ph.D. degree. I love to travel, visit museums, national parks, and places few people know. I share my travel stories and more on this blog.
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The Hanson Quarry Observation Deck in Fort Wayne, Indiana is a viewing platform that overlooks the 1,000-foot-deep quarry hole. After climbing a flight of stairs, you’ll be rewarded with an expansive view of the Quarry, complete with active machinery and massive dump trucks. The limestone quarry, which is open to…
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One of the historical landmarks in St. Marys, Ohio is the Old Miami Erie Canal Boat and Memorial Park. In the heart of uptown’s commercial district, a 3-acre manicured paradise awaits. There is a memorial in this park that commemorates the WWI soldiers who served their country. In the park…
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Made to commemorate Naperville’s 150-year anniversary, the Riverwalk Park in Naperville Illinois was created in 1981. As a peaceful haven with brick walkways and fountains, the Riverwalk has outdoor sculpture and artwork in addition to recreational amenities and commemorative markers. There are 1.75 miles of brick paths on the Riverwalk….
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In Fort Wayne, Indiana, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is the major cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. The parish was founded in 1836, thus, making it the city’s oldest religious organization. In 1860, construction began on the current church structure. St. Mary’s church was…
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There is a beautiful National Park in northeastern Indiana called the Indiana Dunes National Park. It is a national park maintained by the National Park Service. It was established as the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore by Congress in 1966 and became the 61st national park on February 15, 2019. It’s…
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As part of the Beaver Creek Wetlands, the Cemex Reserve located in Fairborn Ohio, is a haven for local birds, amphibians, and other local wildlife that made the wetland as their home. What to see? With a 1.2 miles of trail, there are a number of things you’d see when…
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The Honey Run Waterfall attraction in Howard, Ohio is a 25-foot high waterfall. The name of the waterfall was derived from the stream that cascades over it. The waterfall is part of the Honey Run park. The distance from the parking lot to the waterfall is short. However, it can be…
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The Bridge of Dreams is a 370-foot covered bridge located near Brinkhaven, Ohio. Originally built in the 1920s as a railroad bridge, and covered in 1998. At 370 feet or ~ 113 meters long, it is the second longest covered bridge in Ohio after the Smolen–Gulf Bridge, and third longest…
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